Amended in Assembly June 16, 2015

California Legislature—2015–16 Regular Session

Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 79

Introduced by Assembly Member Travis Allen

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(Coauthor: Assembly Member Lackey)

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(Coauthors: Senators Bates, Glazer, Hill, and Runner)

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May 21, 2015

Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 79—Relative to California Innovation Month.

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL’S DIGEST

ACR 79, as amended, Travis Allen. California Innovation Month.

This measure would proclaim June 2015 as California Innovation Month in recognition of the innovation economy.

Fiscal committee: no.

WHEREAS, Innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit are woven
into our identity as Americans. We are the pioneers that always
look beyond to the next frontier. From sending a man to the moon,
to leading the Internet revolution, the world has always looked to
America to lead into the future. And time and again, we have
delivered that and much more; and

WHEREAS, American-born advancements have shaped every
aspect of our modern world. Our smartphones, which evolve daily,
have enabled instant global communication and a more robust
exchange of ideas and knowledge. Our children and grandchildren
have the chance for longer and healthier lives because of
breakthroughs in medical technologies and drug treatments.
Cutting-edge processes have turned the United States into a leader
in energy production, while better data and advanced weather
warning systems hold the promise of saving lives from natural
disasters; and

WHEREAS, begin delete The truth is, the next great medicine, energy source,
or communication platform won’t be stamped “Made in
Sacramento” on the bottom. end delete begin insert The next great medicine, energy
source, or communication platform is waiting to be discovered by
the people of California. end insert Our greatest asset, and the biggest driver
of California innovation, is California’s people, and we need laws
that support and enable the people of begin delete California, instead of
regulations that hold them back; end delete begin insert California; end insert and

WHEREAS, Innovation is essential to achieving and maintaining
economic prosperity in this increasingly competitive world, and
our place as the most innovative nation on Earth cannot be taken
for granted. We must stay focused on promoting growth and
expanding opportunities for the next great idea; and

WHEREAS, Communities throughout California will
commemorate the month of June as California Innovation Month,
a month celebrating the innovation industry and the entrepreneurial
spirit; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate
thereof concurring, That in recognition of the innovation economy,
the month of June shall be proclaimed California Innovation
Month, a special time for Californians to celebrate this
ever-growing industry that is changing the way we view
communication, health care, transportation, energy, travel, business,
and much more; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies
of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.